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We are a leading private university committed to excellence in education, research, and administration, seeking a qualified External Auditor (individual or firm) to provide independent and professional auditing services. The successful candidate will play a vital role in evaluating our financial practices, ensuring compliance, and enhancing transparency and accountability within our institution.
Position Overview:
We are inviting applications from qualified individuals or firms to serve as our External Auditors. The successful Candidate/Firm will be responsible for conducting an independent annual audit of our financial statements and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a thorough audit of the University’s financial statements by applicable auditing standards.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, university policies, and international financial reporting standards.
- Provide recommendations for improvements to financial practices and procedures.
- Prepare and present a comprehensive audit report detailing findings, recommendations, and areas for improvement to the University’s governing body.
- Liaise with university management and finance teams throughout the audit process.
- Ensure compliance with national and other relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Offer professional advice on enhancing financial systems and processes to ensure sustainability and efficiency.
Required Skills or Experience
- For Individuals:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s degree or professional certification such as CA(Ghana), CPA, ACCA, CIA, etc is an advantage).
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in auditing, preferably in the education or public sector.
- Strong knowledge of international financial reporting standards and audit principles.
- For Firms:
- Registration with a recognized professional auditing body.
- Proven track record of auditing similar institutions, particularly in the education sector.
- Experienced team with at least one lead auditor holding a professional certification (e.g., CA(Ghana), CPA, ACCA, CIA, etc).
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Key Competencies
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer Literate and Proficiency in financial software and audit tools.
- Ability to deliver high-quality reports within agreed timelines.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.
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